Originally Posted by zerochief

Repost?
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...light-kit.html

Again, you need to check the date code ON THE BACK OF YOUR HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. It looks like this (reading 08/2001):


Some 2003 models can be opened IF your headlight assembly is mfr'd prior to 08/2002 (and possibly 10/2002).
If you have a facelifted model (2004-06) your out of luck.